Recent content by Gamma1214

Well... The strips contact the forms when I staple them but I don't staple them tightly against the form (I duct taped a piece of strip to the bottom of the stapler so the staple doesn't pull tight). This makes the staples easy to remove and also allows me to gently pull the strip away from...

I've never thought about waiting it out (I tend to favor brute force over patience and action over pondering solutions). I've usually continued stripping and supported the low areas from underneath (which, in turn, brings down the high areas). What struck me as odd on this build was that I'd...

OK. I'm unsure what you're referring to. "pasties" in my recollection are usually associated with strippers (not the kind usually discussed here) and I would not expect the cuisine to be the major attraction in such establishments. I'm certainly no expert but I'd take poutine (fries w/ cheese...

Well, I got all of the staples out and ran the shoeing rasp over the hull to finish trimming the knuckle or shoulder, remove all of the excess glue and knock down any high spots. One observation that really hit home today was that there are very few spots that need supported from below before...

Did you miss an "R" in there or do we have to wonder if you've given the dining options in Canada a fair shot?

I've never tried a chest pack but it would definitely limit your ability to see your feet so I'd probably pass. It makes sense that the way your load is balanced is probably more critical than the total weight. I'd also agree that (slightly) more weight on a carry would be less tiring than an...

I'd run awfully close on the amount of Sassafras and didn't want to set up the shaper for one strip so I had to get somewhat creative with clamping when I had to splice the last Sassafras strip that done, I finished stripping and the whiskey strip of Poplar looks pretty uniform. Especially...

That cat in the canoe really is a great picture. (personally, I'd rather ponder the canoe cat than my possible evaporation. Hope you understand) Depending on the feline; INTO the canoe & stay might be pretty easy. The feline terrorists that my kids left here when they got their own places all...

Note: This morning, it occurs to me that the center line was off because I hadn't accounted for the kerf of the pull saw (it's not very wide but it's not paper-thin either), and it's kind of surprising how little error is required to cause the strips to be that far out of alignment. I really...

Despite my efforts to keep my center line centered, there were a couple of places where it was slightly off (although not nearly as far off as when I built the Freedom Solo [my first]). Whether the drill or the saw was angled doesn't matter but having the center line slightly off center...

Sorry, some here are old enough to remember and smile.

Dehydrated pineapple & cranberries are both awesome.

LOL OK, we've got the terminology discussion separated and I'll endeavor to (at least try to) be more accurate. No pictures today but I stopped by the shop tonight & got 2 more strips on. As both ends need tapered to fit and then spliced in (strips still aren't long enough to go full-length)...

I don't get too hung up on the terminology but I could make more of an effort for posting purposes., I suppose... Mem has been extremely helpful on builds and trips so I'll try to remember to refer to it as a "shoulder" or "knuckle" from now on. Feel free to toss large, white cats if I forget...

Hey Jim, I thought you only built at the community woodshop. That looks like a home build... I'll probably get the jackstands upstairs again (or buy a dedicated pair) so I can spin it on the rotisserie again for sanding & adding fellets in the chines. Otherwise, I'll be sanding the tumblehome...